" Arial; of Clarkston, died April 21, 2013, at 78 years of age. " Arial; "Beloved husband of Patricia for 51 years; loving father of Eric (Michelle) Johnson, Scott (Stephanie) Johnson and the late Nicholette Bowles; " Arial; "dear grandfather of Stephanie, Jessica, Kayla, Erika, Courtney, Radley and Livia; great grandfather of Blake and Nikki; son of the late Ollie and Lilly Johnson. " Arial; "Also survived by son in law Daniel Bowles, 9 brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. " Arial; "Preceded in death by 4 siblings. " Arial; "Vernon retired from General Motors and was a long time member of Walton Blvd. Church of God. " Arial; " Arial; " Arial; " Arial; " Arial; /